July 15, 2015, 6:45AM

What happens when a millionaire decides to run for Congress? All the other non-millionaires in the race get antsy. Obviously, Paul Mitchell has the political bug. He ran for Congress to succeed Midland's Dave Camp and despite spending a bundle, the "establishment" party choice beat Mr. M. Apparently unwilling to get off the political stage, Mr. Mitchell then hooked... Full story »

March 05, 2015, 3:44PM

Miller (R-Harrison Twp.) gave no indication of plans for the future, but said she's ready to "freely pass the baton to whomever my community chooses to serve as their next voice in the US House of Representatives." Full story »

October 17, 2013, 7:00PM

Four of nine Michigan Republicans in Congress voted against legislation ending the 16-day government shutdown Wednesday night. Two of those representatives who wanted to keep fighting for conservative gains are from Metro Detroit. They each explained their votes in statements issued Thursday. Full story »

September 04, 2013, 10:20AM

July 18, 2013, 8:30AM

After the Obama administration earlier this month decided to delay implementation of the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act, Republicans in Congress are making full use of the concession. Full story »

February 15, 2012, 8:41AM

Would you pick Mitt Romney up if he was hitchhiking? The Republican presidential hopeful appears to have found himself on the wrong side of the fence with Democrats and auto industry supporters more than ever before. Full story »

February 10, 2012, 2:04PM

The only good reason for government to spend money is to provide a useful public service. Any jobs created, money spent, contracts executed should all be in aid of providing that service. Period. Full story »

December 21, 2011, 8:19AM

The U.S. House on Tuesday rejected a compromise bill that would have extended the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance for two months, instead seeking a conference with the Senate, which already left Washington for the holidays. Full story »

September 25, 2011, 2:31PM

U.S. Reps. Sander “Sandy” Levin, Candice Miller and Gary Peters are expected to discuss economic recovery, jobs, the budget, along with other issues, at 12:30 p.m. Monday during a Detroit Economic Club luncheon at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel, 1114 Washington Blvd. Full story »

September 09, 2011, 1:36PM

It may seem hard to believe but the 112th Congress isn't yet halfway through its term. However, with the redistricting process complete and incumbents figuring out where they'll run for reelection, we can "finally" begin coverage of the 2012 Congressional race. Full story »

September 09, 2011, 7:48AM

Gov. Rick Snyder says the president's call for infrastructure projects could boost Michigan's economy and that the nation "cannot afford to waste time on unproductive political posturing and partisan fighting." Full story »

September 02, 2011, 11:25AM

The Macomb County Republican Party's infighting has claimed its first political causality. County GOP Chairman Mike Ennis resigned Thursday after stories of the rift between party activists and U.S. Rep. Candice Miller was first reported in the Macomb Daily. Full story »

August 31, 2011, 12:07PM

Fresh off of a major victory in the 2010 election, the Macomb County Republican Party is doing what almost all political organizations do following a major victory--wage a petty internal battle. Full story »

August 12, 2011, 9:30AM

Taxes proved a sticking point in debt deal negotiations last month, and enacting meaninful reform will be a signifcant challenge for the super committee as well. But if members intend to represent their constituents, it's a discussion they should have. Full story »